It may have taken longer than expected, but Dwayne Haskins is now the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins. The rookie is loving every second of the responsibility that being a starting signal-caller brings.
“The more reps I got, the more rhythm I got with my eyes and my feet and being able to look at guys in the huddle and tell an All-Pro Brandon Scherff what the play is and have some authority behind it meant a lot for me,” Haskins told reporters on Wednesday, according to Peter Hailey of NBC Sports Washington. “I feel like I'll continue to get better at that.”
Haskins added that he is understanding how important the way he carries himself is to his teammates:
“Everyone is watching what you're doing, how you handle yourself, how you walk in the building and how you walk into a meeting,” he said. “That's all very important for the guys who want you to lead them.”
The 22-year-old was playing behind Case Keenum before finally being named the starter in Week 9. He completed 15 of his 22 throws for 144 yards in a loss to the Buffalo Bills.
It wasn't pretty, and Haskins has looked shaky overall in the limited action he has received this season, but he knows he has it in him to be great.
“I know I can play at a high level, so, I've just got to do it,” said Haskins.
In three appearances overall this season, Haskins has completed 27 of his 44 passes with 264 yards and four interceptions.
The Redskins, who have gone just 1-8 thus far, chose the Ohio State product with the 15th overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April. Washington will face the New York Jets on Sunday.
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